Jamesan, California
Coordinates: 36°43′12″N 120°12′36″W / 36.72000°N 120.21000°W
Jamesan | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Jamesan Jamesan Location in California | |
Coordinates: 36°43′12″N 120°12′36″W / 36.72000°N 120.21000°W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Fresno County |
Elevation[1] | 177 ft (54 m) |
Jamesan (formerly, Jamison and Jameson)[2] is an unincorporated community in Fresno County, California.[1] It is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad 8 miles (13 km) west of Kerman,[2] at an elevation of 177 feet (54 m).[1]
Jamison post office opened in 1893, the name was changed to Jameson in 1911, and the post office closed in 1912.[2] The name honors J.G. James, its first postmaster.[2]
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